Saengtham College Journal

Achievement Motivation for Work Effectively of Teachers in Catholic Affiliated School

Tanakan Chanluechai — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Achievement Motivation is an internal desire or aspiration that drives an individual to work efficiently and effectively, emphasizing the accomplishment of goals and the continuous improvement of work. Those with achievement motivation tend to exhibit behaviors marked by dedication, persistence, enthusiasm in their work, a sense of responsibility towards their tasks, and the determination to overcome obstacles with the hope of achieving success rather than fearing failure. This article aims to explore the concept and theory of Achievement Motivation, its significance, development, and characteristics in individuals. It is believed that Achievement Motivation serves as a driving force that enables individual teachers in catholic affiliated school to achieve high-quality work outcomes.

Comparing The Learning Achievement and Student Satisfaction in Thai Language Subjects of Mathayom Suksa 1 Students Using Cooperative Learning Techniques (Specifically TGT) And Investigative Learning

Nichakamol Mangkang, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chutima Wattanakiri, Dr.Sudaporn Pongpisanu — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1) To compare the learning achievement of Thai language subjects among Mathayom Suksa 1 students using cooperative learning with the TGT (Teams-Games-Tournaments) technique and an investigation model. 2) To compare the learning achievement in Thai language subjects of Mathayom Suksa 1 students through cooperative learning with the TGT technique before and after the lesson. 3) To compare the learning achievement of Thai language subjects among Mathayom Suksa 1 students by organizing investigative learning before and after the class. 4) To examine students' satisfaction with the teaching of Thai language subjects in Mathayom Suksa 1 when using the cooperative learning technique TGT and 5) To assess students' satisfaction with the teaching of Thai language subjects in Mathayom Suksa 1 when using investigative learning. The sample used in this research was 54 students in Mathayom Suksa 1, Semester 2, Academic Year 2021, at St. Joseph Bangna School. The students will be randomly assigned to different groups based on the teaching methods (cooperative learning with TGT, investigative learning). The research will use a survey questionnaire consisting of four aspects to assess both teaching methods 1) Teacher's role 2) Learner's role 3) Organization of learning activities 4) Measurement and evaluation. The statistical analysis will involve calculating the mean and standard deviation for the learning achievement scores of each group. Furthermore, a t-test will be conducted to compare the results between the groups. The results revealed the following:1) The pre-test and post-test Thai language achievement of Mathayom Suksa 1 students managed by TGT differed statistically significantly at the level of .05.2) The pre-learning and post-learning achievement of Mathayom Suksa 1 students who were managed by investigation differed statistically significantly at the level of .05.3) Thai language achievement of Mathayom Suksa 1 students who were taught using TGT and investigation differed statistically significantly at the level of .05.4) The results of the study on students' satisfaction with the teaching of Thai language subjects in Mathayom Suksa 1 with cooperative learning management technique TGT overall were at the highest level.5) The results of the study on students' satisfaction with the teaching of Thai language in Mathayom Suksa 1 with investigative learning arrangements are very high.

The Community Master Plan of Ban Hoeybong, Pongtum Sub-District, Chaiprakarn District, Chiang Mai Province

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research and development were: 1) to study the basic social, economic, resource and environmental contexts of Ban Huaybong, Chai Prakan, Chiang Mai. 2) to study the problems and needs of the community in various areas of development. 3) to prepare a community master plan for Ban Huaybong in accordance with the real needs and context of the Ban Huaybong Catholic community. Using a representative household population of 136 people and a sample of 30 key informants, purposive sampling was used. Questionnaires and focus groups were used as data collection tools. Data were analyzed using mean, percentage, content analysis and inductive summary analysis. The research findings were as follows: Ban Huaybong is an ethnic community of Pgaz K'nyau. The village was established 65 years ago. Located on a flat area of foothill plain. It is a Catholic community. Most of the population is engaged in agriculture and general labor. The analysis of the community found that the eternal factors were the community strengths with a strong society structure. It possessed potential readiness in both geography and social conditions according to the concept of sustainable geo-social development. They had outstanding social capital, both identity and uniqueness in Chaiprakarn district area and capital in natural resources and the environment, especially water resources coming from the upstream forest which was an abundant natural water source for use in the community. In the aspect of problems and needs of the community found that the disadvantage of the community was the leaders and villagers lacked knowledge and understanding in methods and management approaches in applying it with the strengths in the community causing inability to further develop or link with existing partners, networks, government agencies and private sectors; also, the problems in the management of water sources for consumption, family drug dependence and debt problems arising from investments in the agricultural activities. In preparing the community master plan, the villagers realized the changes in society and the problems that occurred in the community. The community had 4 goals in developing and setting strategies as follows: Strategy 1. Restoration of beliefs, continuation, preservation, and further development of culture and good community traditions. Strategy 2. Social and economic development within the community to have a good quality life. Strategy 3. Maintaining and utilizing the community's natural resources and environment in a sustainable and balanced way. Strategy 4. Effective community management.

Development of a Learning Management Model Using a Phenomenon-Based Concept to Enhance Systematic Thinking for Upper Elementary School Students

Dr.Napasiri Rueksanan — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research paper has the objectives to develop a learning model and study the effectiveness of a learning model using a phenomenon-based concept to enhance systematic thinking for upper elementary school students. The research and development research approaches were applied and divided into 3 phrases. The first phrase was the studies of the element of systematic thinking for upper elementary school students by conducting documentary analysis. The second phrase was the development of a learning model and study the effectiveness of a learning model using a phenomenon-based concept to enhance systematic thinking for upper elementary school students. The third phrase was an evaluation of the effectiveness of the developed model. The purposive sampling was conducted resulting in 27 students in Primary 4 at Ongkharak Demonstration School Srinakharinwirot University as the sample of the study. The research found that 1) the systematic thinking for upper elementary school students included analytical, planning and relational thinking; 2) the learning model using a phenomenon-based concept to enhance systematic thinking for upper elementary school students encompassed 4 stages including creative learning, planning, problem-solving, and reflecting using 5 learning plans for a period of 5 weeks; 3) In terms of effectiveness, it was found that the mean scores of the upper elementary school students were gradually higher in relation with the duration of the experiment with the statistical significance at .05.

School Principal’s Participative Management and Teamwork of Teacher in Catholic School Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Rev.Pornsit Prathumpee, Asst. Prof. Dr.Krisada Watanasak — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the participatory management of educational administrators in private Catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima province 2) to study teamwork of teachers in private catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima Province 3) to study the relationship between participatory management and teamwork among teachers in private Catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima province. The samples were 242 school administrators and teachers in private Catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima province by using stratified sampling of school’s size. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with the reliability of 0.98. The statistics for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient

The results of research were found that: 1) The participatory management of school administrators and teamwork of teachers in private Catholic schools, Nakhon Ratchasima province Overall, and in each aspect was at a high level. 2) The teamwork of teachers in private Catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima province Overall, and in each aspect was at a high level. 3) The relationship between participatory management of school administrators and teamwork of teachers in private Catholic schools Nakhon Ratchasima province as a whole had a positive relationship at the .01 level of significance.

Guidelines For Developing Student Support Administration Systems in the Situation of Covid-19 of St. Nicholas School Phitsanulok Provincial Education Office

Rev.Somsuk Hathaipatsorn, Dr.Thanakit Sittirach, Dr.Suraphong Saengseemok — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of the research is to study the conditions, problems, find ways to develop and evaluate guidelines for developing the administration of student care and assistance systems in the COVID-19 situation. of St. Nicholas school Phitsanulok provincial education office. Population is educational institution administrators 120 teachers and educational person, 9 experts. Instruments used questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and content analysis.

The research results found that conditions of administration of the student care and assistance system Overall, the practice is at a high level. Arranged from highest to lowest are operations according to the system, System planning and operations plan, Setting direction or strategy, Inspection and evaluation, respectively. The problem with the administration of the student care and assistance system is that information is not organized systematically. Utilization is not covered. The location and facilities are not ready. Organizing activities in accordance with interests and aptitudes is not thorough. Actions to strengthen life skills and immunity of students are still not effective. Guidelines for developing the administration of the student care system should promote teamwork. Let all parties participate in planning and setting the vision. Training to educate personnel All involved parties must follow the system in the same direction. and provide feedback to improve management quality The results of evaluation management development guidelines are at the highest level of usefulness.

A Comparative Study of the Perception of Meta-Skills of Higher Education Students in Yala Province

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the meta-skills of higher education students in Yala Province and compare the meta-skills perception of higher education students in Yala Province with different personal data. The study was conducted with a sample group of 107 higher education students in Yala Province. The research instrument was a meta-skills analysis measure based on the perception of higher education students in Yala Province.
It was found that the meta-skills perceived by higher education students in Yala Province were at a high level overall, 79.60 percent. When considering each sub-skill, it was found that the highest perception of higher education students in Yala Province was Creative problem-solving at 83.40 percent, followed by Resilience at 78.80 percent, and the lowest was Self-awareness. (Self-Awareness) 73.80 percent and when comparing the perception of meta skills of higher education students in Yala Province with different personal information, it was found that 1) different genders have different meta skills perceptions with statistical significance at the 0.05 level, 2) different grade point averages (GPAs) have no statistically significant differences in the perception of meta skills of higher education students in Yala Province at the 0.05 level, and 3) different universities have no statistically significant differences in the perception of meta skills at the 0.05 level.

Integrating Project-Based Learning in English for Ecotourism and Hospitality: A Descriptive Analysis of Student Outcomes

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In recent years, one of the key focuses on English language education includes students’ psychological and emotional well-being. There are undoubtedly discrepancies between learning outcomes and students’ mental well-being. Project-based learning has demonstrated positive results in enhancing learners’ capacities and guiding them toward their best potential while paying attention to psychological and emotional well-being.

This longitudinal study investigates the effectiveness of the implementation of Project-based Learning (PBL) in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course in (1) enhancing English knowledge and skills and (2) managing stress-coping strategies among students in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management class in Xavier Learning Community, Chiang Rai, Thailand. To obtain a salient understanding, the researchers collected the data through a class observation using students’ portfolios and questionnaire items. After 16-weeks of project-based learning implementation, the data were gathered and were analyzed using a descriptive statistical method.

The results revealed that the students 1) showed significant improvement in their learning achievements after completing several course-related projects, and 2) employed three main stress-coping strategies during the study, while two strategies were used less frequently. Based on these findings, the researchers suggest that the application of project-based learning in ESP courses not only enhances students’ knowledge and skills but also contributes positively to their mental well-being. The study concludes with implications and suggestions for future research on PBL and ESP.

A Study of the Past and Present Towards the Direction of Social Work of the Catholic Church in Thailand

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

A Study of the Past and Present Towards the Direction of Social Work of the Catholic Church in Thailand. To study the current situation and needs of social work in the Catholic Church in Thailand. To create a vision for the future of social work in the Catholic Church in Thailand. Methodology: Phase 1: A survey was conducted with 245 respondents from 11 dioceses in Thailand. The respondents included policymakers, social development workers, stakeholders, laity, and people involved in social development networks. And Phase 2: A focus group discussion was conducted with 9 experienced social workers from 11 dioceses in Thailand.

Findings:

Phase 1: The majority of respondents were male (54.2%). Most respondents were lay consecrated persons (87.9%). The most prominent area of social work was relief and welfare (60.2%). The average score for the implementation of social work in five areas was between 3.47 and 4.42, which is considered high to very high. The highest average score for the pinion on the direction of social work was for the need to increase networking and collaboration (44.60%). The most suggested additional activities for the social work department were:

Providing education on the social teachings of the Church. Empowering people with necessary skills. Coordinating and integrating work to help the poor. Providing scholarships for living. Encouraging community members to participate in finding solutions.

Phase 2: The Catholic Church plays an important role in helping Thai society through various social works. The focus is on sustainable development, taking into account human dignity and values. The challenge is to work quickly and focus on activities, which may neglect long-term results. The Church must adhere to its teachings and strive for cooperation with all sectors. Future Directions: Focus on exchange and learning. Develop sustainable area-based projects. Emphasize values and human dignity. Evaluate results based on sustainability, impact on individuals and communities, and attitude change.

Utilize the following guidelines: Emphasize spirituality. Integrate. Focus on sustainable projects. Develop sustainable communities.

A Study of Components and Indicators of Educational Leadership Based on Catholic Moral and Ethical Principles in Schools Under the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi

Nattawan Chaveeniramol, Dr.Siriporn Thongkaew, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Subin Yurarach — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to analyze the components and indicators of educational leadership based on Catholic moral and ethical principles in schools under the Sisters of the Cross of Chanthaburi. Using a mixed methods research approach that combined both quantitative and qualitative methods, the research had three objectives: (1) to study the components and indicators of educational leadership, (2) to verify the appropriateness of these components and indicators, and (3) to propose guidelines for implementing these components in schools. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews and questionnaires from a sample of 269 relevant school participants. The research instrument was a questionnaire, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) educational leadership comprised six components: sustainable development with immunity, justice and honesty, vision and goals, work atmosphere creation, humility service and dedication, and organizational commitment; 2) all six components demonstrated construct validity, with cumulative variance explained of 64.487%; 3) implementation guidelines encompassed leadership assessment and development, training curriculum development, administrator selection, policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational commitment building.

The Servant Leadership of Catholic School Administrators Affecting the Excellence of the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi Catholic Schools

Ditsaraporn Sripramong, Dr.Siriporn Thongkaew, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Subin Yurarach — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the level of servant leadership among Catholic school administrators and school excellence in schools under The Lovers of The Cross of Chanthaburi Catholic Schools, 2) study the influence of servant leadership of Catholic school administrators on school excellence under The Lovers of The Cross of Chanthaburi Catholic Schools, and 3) propose guidelines for developing servant leadership of The Lovers of The Cross of Chanthaburi Catholic Schools towards school excellence. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research focused on ten dimensions of servant leadership; listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to growth of people, and building community. The samples group consisted of 269 teachers. Data were collected from questionnaire and focus group discussion using statistics to analyze the data, namely mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis.

The results of this study found that 1) both study the level of servant leadership among Catholic school administrators and school excellence in schools were rated at a high level, 2) the servant leadership dimensions influenced by Catholic identity, three aspects; conceptualization, foresight, and stewardship significantly affected excellence. The correlation coefficient was at 35, and 3) the development guidelines for servant leadership in three aspects; conceptualization, foresight, and stewardship contributed to effective school development planning towards sustainable excellence.

Promoting the Virtue of Courage for Seminarians at Saint Paul Seminary, Nakhon Ratchasima

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this qualitative research are to study 1) the behavior according to the virtue of courage of Saint Paul seminarians, Nakhon Ratchasima and 2) to promote the virtue of courage of Saint Paul seminarians, Nakhon Ratchasima, the respondents were Saint Paul seminarians, academic year 2023, a total of 29 persons, and a group of qualified seminarians, 13 persons, obtained through purposive selection according to qualifications or positions. The tools used in the research include: Semi-structured interview form and group discussion issues Data analysis used content analysis
The findings are as follows:
1. The seminarians of the St. Paul seminary, Nakhon Ratchasima, have to behave according to the virtues of courage in 3 levels: courage for oneself; courage towards others and courage in deciding to choose a life path as follows
1.1Conducting oneself according to the virtue of courage for oneself. The seminarians had the courage to 1) face various physical difficulties and 2) face spiritual difficulties.
1.2 Conducting oneself according to the virtue of courage towards others. The seminarians had the courage to 1) admonish others 2) accept admonition from others 3) profess faith and share the good news of God with people of other faiths and 4) sacrifice one's heart to serve others.
1.3 Conducting oneself according to courage in deciding to choose a life path. The seminarians had the courage to 1) sacrifice worldly honors to become followers of God and 2) affirm and adhere to their vocation.
2. Guidelines for promoting the virtues of courage in seminary St. Paul seminary, Nakhon Ratchasima, are as follows:

2.1 St. Paul seminary and schools should encourage seminarians to realize that difficulties and various disciplines. It is something that will help seminarians develop themselves and increase their potential.
2.2 St. Paul seminary should be encouraged to realize that warning each other is a good thing. And it is something that should be done.
2.3 St. Paul seminary and all parties involved should encourage seminarians to behave as good examples for others.
2.4 St. Paul seminary should be encouraged to realize that Life is a vocation to follow God. It is a valuable and happy life to be a giver. Following the example of Jesus.
2.5 Family and people around seminarians should help in giving encouragement and supporting to the seminarians in living life following God.

Enhancing Pastoral Role of Lay Women in the Catholic Church in the Present Day

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This individual study is a qualitative research project with the following objectives: 1) to study the pastoral role of lay women in the Catholic Church in the present day, and 2) to study how to enhance the pastoral role of lay women in the Catholic Church in the present day, through the qualitative data collection of literature review and focus group of 11 people, divided in 4 groups: 1) Lay women who are member of Catholic commission of women of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Thailand, 2) Clerics who have pastoral working experiences with members of Catholic commission of women, 3) Lay women who have pastoral experiences in the parish and 4) Biblical professor of the Moral Theology studies of Saengtham College, and generate the gathered information in 4 themes namely: 1) Priestly Role, 2) Prophetic Role, 3) Kingly Role and 4) Others
The results of the study are as follows:
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Lay Women in the Catholic Church in Present Day could apply their pastoral roles as following: 1) Priestly Role, Lay women are those who strive for holiness, participate in the priesthood of Christ, assist the work of the Church, in the liturgy and all activities of the Catholic organizations, 2) Prophetic Role, Lay women apply this role by being witness with their own lives, proclaim to good news, helping the Church, visiting those in needs, including proclamation of Good news through media, especially social media, 3) Kingly role, Lay women apply this role by being a leader of Catholic group or organization, having dominion over themselves so they can live their lives following example of Christ, and 4) Others, Lay Women are the follower of Christ, render their faith to others, being a consultant who always ready to walk with neighbor, they commit their lives for the society bring others back to God and they are participants in God’s salvific plan, they sacrifice their lives for God’s plan would be done through theirs.
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Ways to enhance the pastoral of lay women in the Catholic Church in the present day:
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There should be a proper communication to create perfect understanding between the bishop, priest and religious, and lay women for they should be able to do their pastoral work together effectively.
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There should arrange seminars to educate lay women for they should be able to be informed and understanding the necessary knowledges. So, they would be able to apply their roles perfectly.
2.3
Bishops, priests and religious should invite and give opportunity for lay women to act in the Catholic group or organization, encourage them to express their thought, grants them responsibility regarding the activity of the Church.
2.4
There should alert the lay women, starting with most basic society unit, family, parents should be educated on how to form their children who are going to be the future of the Church.

2.5
There should be training programs for the children and youth for they should be able to grow to be good Christians and respond to their vocation properly.

Prototype Development for Learning Management Guidelines in 21st Century of Theological Education in Thailand

Asst. Prof. Dr.Sakunee Kriangchaiporn, Acting Sub Lt. Sanurak Fongvarin — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) Study the current conditions and the needs of instructors regarding 21st-century learning management in Christian theological institutions in Thailand; 2) Develop a prototype model for 21st-century learning management for these institutions, using user experience research and design-based research; and 3) Evaluate the prototype model of 21st-century learning management in terms of teaching methods and attitudes toward 21st-century learning, based on two evaluation criteria: appropriateness and feasibility.
The research was conducted in three phases according to these objectives. A purposive sampling method was used, involving 27 instructors from Christian theological institutions and 4 experts. Data were analyzed using content analysis, along with mean and standard deviation statistics.
The research finding indicated that
1) The key needs of instructors in Christian theological institutions included: (1.1) The role of theological institutions in training Christian leaders that align with their ultimate purpose; (1.2) Curriculum and instructional development that meets the needs of the church and local missions; (1.3) Learning and assessment systems that measure real outcomes and impact; (1.4) Learning based on real-life experiences that develop Christian life beyond theory or principle-based learning; (1.5) A shift from lecture-based and final exam-oriented instruction to participatory learning and assessment that reflects spiritual development.
2) The prototype model for 21st-century learning management consisted of five components based on Frankena’ s educational philosophy framework: ultimate goals, context, desired outcomes, educational principles, and practices.
3) The evaluation results showed that the appropriateness of the prototype model was at the highest level (mean = 4.64, SD = 0.34), and its feasibility was at a high level (mean = 4.18, SD = 0.44).

Pope Francis' Speech on the Vocation and how they could be practice by Priests, Religious and Seminarians

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This qualitative research aimed to study 1) Pope Francis' speech on the vocation of priests, religions, and seminarians; There were 14 experts in the study according to the research objective number 2. The research instruments were group discussion issues. Content analysis was used to analyze data obtained from group discussions.
The results of this research revealed:
1. From 2015 to 2021, Pope Francis delivered speeches, sermons and messages. It shows His purpose about the vocation of priests, religions, and seminarians grouped into 5 main themes: 1) Spiritual life and meditation, 2) Vocational contemplation, 3) Pastoral care, 4) Common life together in unity, and 5) Continuous repentance. 2. Qualified group, there is a consensus that priests religions and seminarians can apply the following words of Pope Francis to their lives:
1. Spirituality and Prayer. Priests, religions, and seminarians should have time for personal prayer, daily prayer and observance of the Eucharist, and collective prayer, and they should encourage others to pray and live a life in communion with God that leads to intimacy with others. There is a long period of mental recovery. Always have faith in Mary through prayer and recitation of the Rosary and imitating Mary's life in devotion to God.
2. Vocational contemplation. Priests, religions, and seminarians should always have vocational contemplation. Realize that vocation is a gift from God. It is seeking the will of God. Everyone, as a gift to each other, complements each other. Thank God and appreciate the vocation. Make vocational reflection a life, not a duty. Overcome problems formed through meeting with God and contemplating life. Accept the affliction of your troubles, bear the cross.
3. Pastoral care. Priests, religions, and seminarians should leave themselves to do pastoral work and proclaim the good news with God and with His people. Learn to enter the culture of the community in terms of language, culture, and well-being, both with friends, brothers and sisters of different beliefs and Christians too by looking at the examples of the early missionaries and being a pastor with a strong spiritual life. In addition, priests must be careful about self-locking. They must seek a pastoral approach that is consistent with the times and encourage more laymen to participate in pastoral work.
4. Living Together and Unity. Priests, religions, and seminarians should give importance to group life. There is a common life and unity in the community. Create a good group life and live together with respect and honor. Be polite, humble, admonish, and understand each other. Respect differences. Oneness with God and other Bishops, priests and religions, including Christians, especially with marginalized people, poor people, and sinners. Train yourself to be modest, simple, gentle and respectful of each other's dignity. This is a way that leads to oneness with others.
5. Continuous Repentance. Priests, religions, and seminarians should have continuous repentance. Always train yourself. Honestly examine your conscience every day of your life. Admit your mistakes and find ways to improve and have a spiritual father, a spiritual counselor to help and guide the spiritual life. This includes accepting weakness, fault and admonition from adults and people around you, including always receiving the sacrament of forgiveness.

Guidelines for Basic Ecclesial Communities in Thailand Case Study: Saint Gaspar Bertoni Church, Lam Liang, Diocese of Surat Thani

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research are 1. to study ethics in the life of the Basic Ecclesial Community in Gaspar Bertoni Parish, Lum Liang, Diocese of Surat Thani, 2. to study about the pastoral issues to strengthen faith of parishioners. This is qualitative research which uses interviews as a tool.
The informant group used for the first objective consists of 11 people, including of 1) The director of BEC of the Diocese of Surat Thani, Sister Supa Thongamphai, 2) The pastor of Saint Gaspar Bertoni Church and 3) Christian 9 people out of 90 parishioners of Saint Gaspar Bertoni Church. The expert group used for the second objective consists of 7 people including 1) The director of BEC of the Diocese of Surat Thani 2) Another director of BEC from another diocese 3) The current and the former pastors of Saint Gaspar Bertoni Church 4) The head of the family ministry of the Diocese of Surat Thani and 5) Two representative parishioness of the Diocese of Surat Thani
Consequences according to the research.
1. Living in a Basic Ecclesial Community has Christ as the centre of life. It expresses faith which is nourished by sharing the word of God and living in love and unity through activities such as visiting of parishioners’ houses, praying the rosary together in a home during October, and blessing homes with the Baby Jesus. These can show how Basic Ecclesial Communities work concretely. They also allow the word of God to alter life of parishioners to be more faithful. They help to purify faith and involve parishioners in preaching the word.
2. Basic Ecclesiastical Community is a tool for the formation and preaching of the word. It is a starting point for all Christians to be rooted in love and impels them to express the enthusiasm from the word of God in love, sharing, visiting, others and counseling one another, for example, about plants, or about enhancing production products. BEC is a tool to form and purify faith through self-sacrifice for others.
3. Approaches to strengthen BEC of this parish include 1. To nourish and support faith. In other word, it allows pastor to pay attention to BEC by applying the word in parishioners’ lives. 2. It is to extend BEC to the young and the migrants by having them experience prayers. Pastors and parishioners challenge the young and pass on their faith within their families and present themselves as Christians. These are going to be the important approaches to support BEC in future.

Professional Learning Communities in Catholic Schools: A Qualitative Exploration for Teacher Professional Development

Theresia Astanti Rorik Wahyudhanti, Dr.Nathara Mhunpiew, Rev.Michael Bistis — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study explored the characteristics of professional learning communities (PLCs) in Catholic schools and their implications for teacher professional development, particularly in those administered by the Education Department of the Bangkok Archdiocese (EDBA). Using qualitative content analysis of 151 documents, the study identified six features of PLCs within Catholic schools: (1) a shared purpose of student learning, (2) collaborative teams for improved student achievement, (3) reflective collective learning for enhanced professional practice, (4) shared leadership for capacity building, (5) results-oriented learning for sustained improvement, and (6) supportive conditions involving structure, collegiality, and staff capacity. These characteristics align with Catholic educational values emphasizing holistic student formation and communal mission. The findings suggest that PLCs provide a mission-driven framework that integrates ongoing professional growth with faith-based educational goals. Implications for strengthening PLC implementation for teacher professional development within Catholic school contexts are discussed.

Academic Administration of School Administrators Based on the Opinions of Teacher Education Students

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) study the academic administration of educational institution administrators based on the opinions of teacher education students; 2) examine the relationships among teacher education students’ opinions toward academic administration in the areas of curriculum management, measurement and evaluation, teacher professional development, research for learning development, and academic services; and 3) identify guidelines for developing academic administration according to teacher education students’ opinions. The sample consisted of 125 undergraduate teacher education students from the Faculty of Education, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, who were enrolled in their third and fourth years of the 2025 academic year. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling method. The research instrument was a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient.

The results revealed that: (1) overall, the academic administration of school administrators in all five areas was rated as highly important by teacher education students. When considering each aspect, curriculum management and instructional management were rated as the most important, followed by teacher professional development, measurement and evaluation, research for learning development, and academic services, respectively; (2) the relationships among teacher education students’ opinions in all five areas were statistically significant at the .05 level; and (3) the proposed guidelines for developing academic administration included enhancing curriculum and instruction to be flexible and up-to-date, emphasizing learner-centered assessment, fostering lifelong learning among teachers, encouraging classroom research to improve learning outcomes, and organizing workshops focused on the use of digital technology and innovative teaching practices.